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Israel in the News features timely news stories and on-site reporting, and presents an accurate and unbiased look at Israel and the Middle East. Weekly commentary is provided by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), and his daughter, Yael Eckstein, from her on-the-ground vantage point in the Holy Land. This weekly broadcast, aired on more than 30 stations in the U.S. and abroad, increases positive public awareness and knowledge about Israel and counters the mainstream media’s often negative view of Israel and her people.

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An Iranian company called Qeshm Fars Air has used civilian aircraft to transfer weapons to its terrorist proxy in Lebanon, according to Western intelligence sources. The first fight took place last month.

Protests are continuing at the Gaza-Israel border for the 22nd Friday in a row. The demonstrations by Palestinians started around the time U.S. President Trump announced the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

In another round of violence initiated by terrorists in Gaza, Hamas fired more than 180 rockets and mortars into southern Israel, injuring at least seven Israelis and causing damage to homes and infrastructure.

Hundreds of thousands of refugees have fled from Syria as the Russian-backed forces of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad have bombarded rebel-held cities in the southwest corner of the country with airstrikes and rocket fire.

The U.N. General Assembly Wednesday passed a resolution condemning Israel for using "excessive force" against the violent protests at the Gaza border. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Nikki Haley, said the resolution is further evidence of the U.N.'s bias against Israel.

Following a three-day diplomatic trip to Europe, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached a "general agreement" with the leaders of Germany, France, and Britain regarding the removal of Iranian forces from Syria

On Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces carried out airstrikes against Hamas underground terror infrastructure in northern Gaza. The strikes come in response to an arson attack on an Israeli military position by Palestinians who infiltrated Israel from Gaza.

Earlier this week, the terrorist group Hamas staged a large-scale military drill in Gaza that included detonating bombs and firing machine guns. The exercise triggered Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, which sent rockets into the night sky.

In an interview with Fox News during his recent visit to the U.S., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Iranian nuclear deal has paved the way for Iran to fund aggression and terrorist activity.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United States this week, praising the U.S. administration during his speech at AIPAC, and inviting Donald Trump to Israel in May for the celebration of Israel's 70th birthday and the coinciding American embassy move to Jerusalem.

Earlier this week, Iran brazenly violated Israeli sovereignty when they dispatched an Iranian drone from Syrian territory into Israel. Israel responded with airstrikes on Syrian and Iranian military targets in Syria.

Earlier this week, an Israeli rabbi was killed after being stabbed several times in the chest in a West Bank terror attack. Rabbi Itamar Ben-Gal was killed as he was going to a circumcision ceremony for his nephew.

In light of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' recent anti-Israel speech, the U.S. has cut its funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) that provides aid to Palestinians displaced during Israel's War of Independence.

Millions of Iranian citizens have taken to the streets in protest of the totalitarian regime, calling for economic and political reform. To date, the protests have resulted in more than 20 deaths with over 1,000 arrests.

Despite growing tensions between Palestinians and Israel amid the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, Christian pilgrims flocked to the traditional site of the birthplace of Jesus.

Palestinians called for a "day of rage," and protests and violent clashes erupted throughout the Holy City in the wake of President Trump announcing that the U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

President Trump this week announced that the U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Trump said that recognizing Jerusalem is just acknowledging reality.

The White House announced Thursday that the U.S. will withdraw from UNESCO, the United Nations' cultural body, citing its anti-Israel bias. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quick to react, calling the decision a "brave and moral choice."

After the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history left at least 59 people dead and hundreds wounded, world leaders from Vladimir Putin to the Pope and the Queen of England responded with condolences for the people of Las Vegas and the U.S.

Prior to addressing the U.N. General Assembly Tuesday, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met to address issues of mutual concern. Topping the agenda was the Iran nuclear deal.

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